50% of professionals earn between $12,667 - $120,000 USD
The median salary is $16,417
The average salary for a Kernel in United States is USD 70,453 - USD 105,889 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 20,448 per year, based on 345 active job listings.
The cities with the most Kernel job opportunities in United States are Santa Clara, San Diego, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Mountain View. Santa Clara leads with 34 job openings.
Leading employers for Kernel roles in United States include Apple, Google, Modular, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Canonical.
Explore 345 Kernel job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.